Rick W

Thanks Nick, just the sort of tip I need! They dont mention the block of wood in the manual.:-)

Doesn't look like an MC engine.

Where did you find that?

The gearbox on the MB needs serious attention. Would it make sense to remove the transfer case first before taking off gearbox? If you read the workshop manual it seems to indicate that the engine needs jacking up before you can take it out? Any advice, hints and tips appreciated.

Can an MB/GPW be registered under its original chassis/frame number even though the engine number is different? Or would it be Q plated?

What do the door tops look like Ive got some canvas/plastic door tops, unknown vehicle, they do have a part number on though.

Thats more like it! Thanks for posting up, and yes it was that picture I have seen before.

That did cross my mind!

There are plenty of pics around showing beutewagens, captured allied forces vehicles, from WW2. But I have never seen any, apart from one, captured axis vehicle under allied forces. The pic Im thinking of is a Schwimmwagen being driven by GI's. Is there a reason for this? Was it not a done thing to drive around in captured vehicles? I know that the axis commissioned workshops to convert captured vehicles. Has anyone got any pics they care to post up?

Welcome aboard.

Well done JJ, there isn't another monthly publication like it, especially for the in depth tech info. I'm sure it will only get better under your editorial leadership!

Thank you!

I was going to suggest Footman James, as Ivr been insured with them for £50 for the jeep for the past few years, but Ive just opened the renewal and they are quoting £200...

Well it's pencilled in for next year now, we've been given the go ahead for two displays, hopefully one for the spitfire and one for the Lancaster on Sunday as well. If you are interested in attending pm me and I will put you in. :-)

Who runs/flys the 109?

Glad you made it, yes I know Mick more than Dave. Yes mine was the RAF jeep with bren on left. I dont know of anymore local events apart from SB, we may pop up to Transport Day, will have to see, if I dont see you there, Im sure we will see each other soon!

In its 3rd year this weekend saw the busiest weekend for M.K.Museum. The weather was superb, all the museum "shops" were manned by volunteers in period costume. Wartime dances in the new hall, along with singing from Lola L'Amour thoughout the day.Various re-enactment groups, military and civilian. A new feature this year was the traders stalls, who were busy throughout the weekend. Also new for the event was a flying display from the BBMF Spitfire on the Saturday which was greatly enjoyed by everyone, and really set the atmosphere for the weekend. Also of particular note was the presence of a Chev truck with artic trailer complete with aircraft engine and spares. It was only the trucks second outing, but the trucks had to be seen to be believed, it looked like it had just come out of the factory. Have a look at the pics in the flickr link below if only for the pics of the truck.

Hello from another MK citizen. Nice bike, you should have bought it up to MK Museum for the '40 weekend just gone. Are you going to Stoke Bruerne? Rick

Thanks for the pics, I had forgotten about this thread, very fitting that he should have been remembered again. Thanks N.O.S. and Joris.

Thanks all for the recommendations, appreciate that. Thats my homework sorted.

Nice bit of kit, they belong together!

Thanks for the suggestions guys, Lee I cant open that link , it says that I dont have the required permission to open that page?

Looking for a possible holiday venue in normandy next year, hoping for a location close to beaches, has to have something near to entertain sprigs, can anyone recommend anywhere? I went to Ouistreham when I was a nipper and found it good, don't know if it's still the same, any thoughts welcome!

Can anyone give me the rough dimensions or a weblink for the dimensions of a Chev G7113 and trailer please? Thanks

I have a steering box which should suit that, if in need, let me know.